Although Gideon was technically the one who had placed the wager, only followed by Ashley, Ashley was still seated on his lap, and Gideon's hands remained casually draped around her waist and thighs in a possessive manner. Under such circumstances, it would have been inappropriate, even disrespectful, to bypass Ashley and hand the deed directly to him.
As a result, the attendant addressed Ashley first, offering the document with the utmost courtesy and respect.
Ashley accepted the title deed and, with a faint smile, lightly waved it in front of Gideon as if showing off their prize.
Gideon merely interpreted the gesture as Ashley playfully fulfilling her role as his companion for the day. The sight brought a doting smile to his face, and instead of taking the document himself, he casually signaled to his assistant.
